An international comparison on operational efficiency of terrestrial TV operators using bootstrapped DEA and tobit regression
Information (2015) Vol. 18 (6B) : 2667
Citations 3
Abstract
Terrestrial TV service operators have begun to represent an increasing share of content production in the media industry. However, despite its importance, there are relatively few studies about the efficiency of terrestrial TV operators.
Research Overview
International comparative analysis of terrestrial TV operator efficiency using advanced DEA methodology.
Research Background
Terrestrial TV Importance
- Major content producers
- Public service role
- Significant market presence
- Limited efficiency research
Methodology
Bootstrapped DEA
- Bias-corrected efficiency scores
- Statistical inference capability
- Robust estimates
- Confidence intervals
Tobit Regression
- Second-stage analysis
- Environmental factor effects
- Efficiency determinants
Data
- International sample of terrestrial TV operators
- Financial and operational data
- Cross-country comparison
- Multiple years
Key Findings
Efficiency Patterns
- Significant cross-country variation
- Market structure influences
- Regulatory environment effects
- Technology adoption impacts
Success Factors
- Scale optimization
- Content strategy
- Digital transformation
- Cost management
Contributions
- Methodological advancement (bootstrapped DEA)
- International comparative insights
- Policy implications
- Management guidance
Publication Details
Journal: Information
Volume: 18(6B)
Pages: 2667
Publisher: International Information Institute
Citations: 3